Board Certified Behavior Analyst

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan reimbursement

ASCEND program

Career development

Job summary

Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health in Santa Barbara, California seeks a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) to lead high-quality clinical practice within a multidisciplinary team. The role offers flexibility, professional growth, and a pathway through ASCEND for coaching and skill-building.

Key responsibilities include conducting FBAs, developing BSPs, supervising RBTs, and delivering training to staff and guardians. A Master’s degree and BCBA certification are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Applied Behavioral Analysis or related field; BCBA certification required.
• Minimum of two years designing and implementing behavior modification interventions preferred.
• Strong ABA skills and experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities or autism spectrum disorders.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral support services to individuals under our care.
• Conduct Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs).
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs).
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team and deliver care appropriate to ages served.
• Instruct staff, family members, and guardians on BSP implementation through coaching.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation.

Skills

Applied Behavior Analysis

FBAs

BSPs

RBT supervision

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology or ABA

BCBA certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Are you a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) looking for a role that prioritizes clinical quality, flexibility, and professional growth?

Devereuxis hiring BCBAs in Santa Barbara, California.

Up to $5000 sign on bonus depending on full or part time.

Up to $5000 relocation.

What BCBAs Value – We Deliver:

• Competitive Salary: 105K-115K
• Flexible Start Times : While schedules are structured, we offer flexibility in your daily start time to support work-life balance.
• Small Caseload of 4 individuals : Focus on delivering high-quality, individualized care.
• One Location : Spend more time on clinical work and less on commuting.
• Student Loan Reimbursement
• Collaborative Environment : Join a multidisciplinary team using ABA and positive behavior supports.
• Career Development : Access our ASCEND program for coaching, skill-building, and financial support.
• Mission-Driven Work : Be part of a nonprofit committed to unlocking human potential through evidence-based, compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide behavioral support services to individuals under our care.
• Conduct appropriate assessments, including Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs).
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized Behavior Support Plans (BSPs).
• Serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team, delivering care appropriate to the ages and populations served.
• Instruct staff, family members, and/or legal guardians on how to implement BSPs through face-to-face instruction, role modeling, and coaching.
• Ensure proper documentation is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide supervision toRegistered Behavioral Technicians/RBTs.

Relocation assistance is available for those interested in moving.

Interested in advancing your career? Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND - the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers - the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.This program includes tuition reimbursement.

About Us:

Devereux California is nestled near the beaches between the Pacific Coast and Santa Ynez mountains. Devereux California is a therapeutic behavioral health treatment facility offering residential services, community living, day programs, and clinical services for adults with multiple diagnoses, including autistic spectrum disorders, emotional and/or behavioral differences, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia and other cognitive disorders.

Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree in Psychology, Applied Behavioral Analysis or related field. BCBA certification required

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of experience designing and implementing behavior modification intervention services is preferred.
• Must have strong applied behavior analysis skills and significant experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders-2 years minimum
• Significant experience writing Positive Behavior support plans and conducting FBA’s- 2 years minimum preferred
• Training staff preferred
• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient computer skills and mastery of Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid driver’s license must be maintained.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission:

Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.